Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

We’re Hiring a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist! 🌟 ATTACH RESUME

Lab at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT
Ready to thrive in a dynamic, high energy environment? Join our Lab Team at Saint Mary's Hospital in Waterbury, CT -

Bring your exceptional talents to a team that makes a real impact—every single day. You would be responsible to assist technical staff in preparing equipment and analyzing specimens for patient testing. Maintains proper inventory of reagents and control materials. Performs clerical functions associated with accessioning, result reporting, referred testing and customer service.

What you will do:

• Collects specimens from patients for subsequent lab analysis in accordance with approved techniques and observes Universal Precautions.

• Ensures specimen integrity while performing specimen accessioning and processing using established handling, labeling and processing procedures. Where applicable, maintains daily operation of the front end of the instrumentation.

• Prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratory and monitors send-out pending test list/ specimen manifest.

• Prepares control material, performs preventative maintenance, completes maintenance log and performs instrument quality control, oversees refrigerator and freezer temperature recordings, etc.

Work Hours/Shift:

• 40 hours, Day/Eve shift, must be flexible to work 8-hour shifts between 7am - 7pm, as needed for Lab coverage - Tuesday through Saturday.

Requirements:

• Education:   High school diploma.

• Experience:  1 year related medical work experience, preferably in Lab environment.

• Certification: Nat'l Phlebotomy Certification preferred.

Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England:
• Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team
• Opportunity to mentor medical laboratory scientist students
• Continuing education opportunities spanning all laboratory disciplines
• Competitive Benefits Package
• Generous shift differentials

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.